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Flying post THR

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grainne68
grainne68

Hi! I'm due to have a LTHR on 19th oct but had booked to take kids to Poznan, Poland for a few days over half term on 2nd Nov. Will I be able to fly? I have a hired wheelchair so getting about should be ok. TED stockings, post op anti- coag medication will be taken for 2 weeks post surgery so I'm just windering if anyone has experience of air travel 2 weeks post op?

thanks cheesygrin

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  • dave63380
    dave63380 grainne68

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    Hi grainne I think you need to be really careful and take it slow. I was driving and went back to work at 2 weeks. I was tired and sore but I made it. Crutches AND walker for Safety and support. Pain meds. Sitting in a wheelchair may not be very comfortable with a new hip. Your doctor may not want you to fly, risk of blood clot. Good luck I hope you get to go.

  • dominic22930
    dominic22930 grainne68

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    I was told by my consultant no flying for 3 months before or after the operation
  • kris1964
    kris1964 grainne68

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    Absolutely not!  Sorry honey. I had a lovely holiday flew 4 hours, but at 14 weeks post op. Still had to be carefull, stood up a lot and walked up and down the plane. Also was given go ahead by Surgeon and had hip precautions removed at 6 weeks. You are right. Short term pain for long term gain. Also I am 51 and was quite fit. For the first two weeks and more I felt like I had been hit by a truck!  You also get weird brain fog. Just getting from chair to bed to toilet is enough!  

    Dont panic, I had mine done three months ago and am back at work as a community Occupational Therapist. So glad I had the surgery, walking 4 miles up and down hills. You will be great and have lots of action packed holidays, just not now!! 

    Ps. My surgeon said I can Ski again. Won't risk it this Christmas but next year I will be back on the slopes!

    Take care. X

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